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Sewing: Sock Monkeys
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Sock Monkeys

the grandkids

the grandkids
Is this your project? Can you share instructions or a pattern with the Craftsy community?
Category: Sewing

Type of item: Toy

For: Children

Style: Whimsical, Casual, Classic, Cute

Materials

Men's insulated socks, stuffing and embroidery thread.

What was your inspiration?

I wanted to make my grandkids something special and remembered my Grandmother making these for my kids (minus the shirts). Each grandchild also recieved a shirt with a picture of a sock monkey on it.

What are you most proud of?

The monkeys and especially the shirts - I think they make the monkeys special and personal.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Take your time and don't worry about making mistakes.

 

12 comments

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sewcrazycrazy on craftsy.com
sewcrazycrazy
Aug 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Personalized with photos! Wonderful Idea! So Cute!!!
llsmo25886652 on craftsy.com
llsmo25886652
Aug 10, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
where do I get a pattern for this?
ababa2618123 on craftsy.com
ababa2618123
Aug 10, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I found the pattern on the internet - just search "sock monkey pattern".
Linda G. Fields on craftsy.com
Linda G. Fields
Aug 15, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
several years ago I ordered a pair of the socks from ebay, the pattern came with the socks,
dottyeb on craftsy.com
dottyeb
Jul 06, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
The "old" socks from years ago had red diamond shaped heel insets on each sock. Hence, the monkey always had a large red diamond shaped smiley mouth, and under the tail a red diamond shaped rear end. They were too cute.
dottyeb on craftsy.com
dottyeb
Jul 06, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
My granny made these for us kids 65 years ago. We loved them!!! My brother's had a tail that was probably 2 feet long because he dragged it around after him by the tail--and of course the tail stretched to its maximum length possible. What memories. Thanks for the lovely 'reminder' of what wonderful 'friends' these toys are for kids!!!
Karryon on craftsy.com
Karryon
May 31, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I love how you personalized them! Did you satin stitch the mouths?
ababa2618123 on craftsy.com
ababa2618123
May 31, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Used a satin stitch on some, for others I just used a straight, or line, stitch.
cherylann on craftsy.com
cherylann
May 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I remember making these in junior high I'd love to find the pattern again
Karryon on craftsy.com
Karryon
May 31, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
cherylann this is the "pattern" I use. I know it just shows which pieces of the sock to use but I found it really helpful in making my own pattern.
Karryon on craftsy.com
Karryon
May 31, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
http://www.santaspostbag.co.uk/how-to-make-sock-monkeys-christmas-toy.shtml it would probably be a good idea to post the address lol
ababa2618123 on craftsy.com
ababa2618123
May 31, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I found the pattern on the internet - just search "sock monkey pattern".

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